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May 10, 2020 · I Chose Life: Stories of Suicide and Survival. Jacqui Blue tackles the subject of suicide in this awareness documentary with the help of the stars of The Last Train, Kevin Briggs ("Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge"), Jared Padalecki ("Supernatural") and T.O.N.E-z ("Justified").
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- Jacqui Blue
- 2020-05-10
May 3, 2020 · Jared Padalecki talks about the Always Keep Fighting campaign in this promo clip for the I CHOSE LIFE: Stories of Suicide & Survival documentary.
- 3 min
- 12.7K
- Starseed Pictures
Featuring: Jared Padalecki (Supernatural), T.O.N.E-z (Justified), Kevin Briggs ("Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge") and the stars of The Last Train: Anthon...
- 1 min
- 5.5K
- Starseed Pictures
Jacqui Blue tackles the subject of suicide in this important documentary with the help of Jared Padalecki (Supernatural), T.O.N.E-z (Justified), Kevin Briggs ("Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge") and the stars of The Last Train: Anthony Montes & Ciera Danielle.
- Talking to Survivors
- How to Be Resourceful
- Suicide and The Healthcare System
- I Chose Life
To this effect, I Chose Life utilises personal stories from those affected by suicide, and its one of the film’s strongest aspects; deep conversations with real people who have first-hand experience of suicide in some way or other. This was essential for Blue. ‘It became very important to me that we erase the stigma so people can talk without fear ...
The process of filming itself was also difficult. Without much money, Blue had to be very resourceful to see her ambitions realised. ‘I had a few friends with cameras who were able to help me shoot interviews. My co-producer Jessica [Fondo] and I did all the research ourselves. I watched films and documentaries about mental health, making myself aw...
It has given her a perspective on celebrities and their role in battling the stigma of suicide which she feels is very important. ‘I do think celebrities should be more open to discussing their own suicidal thoughts and ideation. It lets people know they’re not a freak for feeling that way. It’s not something people talk about and they need to. Whe...
While she doesn’t believe I Chose Lifewill have an impact on America’s leaders, she does hope that it will have an impact on the everyday audience. ‘I hope that people who are suicidal will stop and think about how their suicide will affect their parents, siblings, and friends left behind. These are things a lot of people don’t think about when the...
Gwapa. Jacqui Blue tackles the subject of suicide in this awareness documentary with the help of the stars of The Last Train, Kevin Briggs ("Guardian of the Golden Gate...
This film is not going to be full of self-help techniques, spiritual affirmations, bogged down with psychoanalysis, or in any way be a tool for psychiatric study. Instead, it will be relatable, real and raw with a strong message of hope and healing through art and personal stories.
